Delco Diary Notes Elections and Community Meetings
Flo Kain reports on the Delaware County Association election of Springfield's Lee Janiczek as president at Flourtown. Local clubs and councils schedule meetings and events across Aston, Marple Newtown, Brookhaven, Edgmont, and surrounding areas, including hospital auxiliary gatherings, scholarships, fundraisers, and Boy and Girl Scout programs with dates in June July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flourtown
Springfield
Lee Janiczek
Delaware County Association
Penncrest vandalism sparks student concern at Penncrest High
Penncrest High School faced about 6000 dollars in damage after vandals struck on the eve of graduation. State police logged multiple calls from 10 p.m. Monday to 1:40 a.m. Tuesday as 164 shop area windows were smashed. Graffiti appeared on the auditorium rear and front with Senior Prank 78. Students and staff voiced frustration, urging internal peer pressure and responsible behavior to prevent future incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Fox
Daily Times
Middletown
Robert Coe
Penncrest High School
Louis Scott
Connie Hanlon
Sam Passmore
Rick Amos
Scott
SEPTA fires general manager in Philadelphia shakeup
The SEPTA board voted seven to three to dismiss William R. Eaton as general manager, ending his eight year tenure. No interim leader was named, as David N. Phillips was expected to assume duties but the meeting adjourned. A search committee and consultant selection were also debated, with board approval pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Baldwin
Daily Times
Philadelphia
SEPTA
William R. Eaton
John W. MacMurray
Haverford
David N. Phillips
Phillips
Old Philadelphia Transportation Co
PTC
Eaton
Mac Murray
MacMurray
Louis T. Klauder
Delaware
Klauder
Delaware River Port Authority
Air pollution controls urged by Delaware County delegation
A Delaware County delegation pressed the state Environmental Quality Board at a Norristown hearing to tighten sulfur dioxide limits in heating oils for Philadelphia and parts of New Jersey. Opponents argued pollution mainly stems from urban Philadelphia sources, warning higher costs and economic impact. The hearing record stays open 30 days with a final DER recommendation due July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
State Department of Environmental Resources
DER
Norristown
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Environmental Quality Board
DEA
U.S. Evironmental Protection Agency
EPA
Pennsylvania Air Basin
Bethel
Birmingham
Chester Heights
Concord
Edgmont
Newtown
Thornbury
Francis J. Milotich
Scott Paper Co
Chamber of Commerce
Milotich
Center City
Delaware County Council
Harold F
Bud) Haabestad Jr
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protect
Parry
Mome
Ralph Wythes
Gloria Rowe
Sun Petroleum Products Co
Sun Co.,Inc
William Whitmore
Westinghouse Electric Balowen
Pennsylvania
Robert Boyda
Respiratory Therapy Hospital
Ridley Park
Pielchester Lung Association
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Delco
Flo Kain
Chester
Sacred Heart Hospital Auxiliary
Sophie Wilkinson
Mario Scalora
St. James High School
Philadelphia Historical Society
Congress Hall
Aston
Three Little Bakers Dinner Theatre
Sadie Kinnamon
Town Watch of
St. James Episcopal Church
Concord Road
Larry Hughes
Sun Valley
Brookhaven-Northley
Band and Choral Association
St. Anastasia
St. Anastasia’s School Hall
West Chester Pike
Newtown Square
Janice EL
St. Anastasia School
Honora Marie
Marple Newtown High School
Barbara Shaw
Brookhaven
William Eppright
Law and Order
Brookhaven Stamp Club
Joseph M. Sousa
Federal Savings and Loan
Edgmont Ave
Camp Hidden Falls
Poconos
Sunset Hill
Girl Scout Office
Collingdale
Soningesting Board
Borough Hall
James Detweiler
MacDade Blvd
Clifton Ave
East Lansdowne
Emerson
Lexington
Eddystone — Borough
Saville Ave
Folcroft
Delmar Drive
Darby Road
Hay
Marple — Commissioners
Sproul Road
Newtown — Supervisors
Bishop Hollow
Ridley Township
Flood Plain
Morton Ave
Powell Road
Swarthmore
Park Ave
Tinicup — Commissioners
Gov
Penncrest
Leslie Florio
Dianne Phipps
Lynn Zebley
Iself
Coe
Passmore
the Marriott
Robert Hallman
Diane Phipps
Media
Upper Providence
Irwin. D
Cap) Parry
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
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